City Cashier Charged With Theft

December 20, 1989

CALUMET CITY — The head cashier for Calumet City was arrested Tuesday for allegedly embezzling an undisclosed amount of money from the city treasury, according to a statement released by the Calumet City police.

Suzanne Tsouchlos, 41, of 1075 Harding Ave., Calumet City, told to police she took the money and tried to cover up the theft, according to the statement. Police would not say how much money was missing.

Tsouchlos, whose job entailed receiving payments for bills and city licenses, was arrested Tuesday evening and charged with felony theft.

Police began investigating Tsouchlos after the city clerk discovered a pattern of thefts while balancing vouchers, according to the statement. Tsouchlos was released on bond pending an appearance the week of Jan. 8 in the Markham Branch of Cook County Circuit Court.